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11 Jan

Posted at 11:55h in News
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User-Friendly Site Provides Vast Resources to Members and Supporting Organizations Bridgewater, NJ – January 11, 2022.  The National Association of Veterinary Technician in America (NAVTA), is thrilled to announce the launch of its new website at www.navta.net.   The new website provides NAVTA Members and supporting organizations with a vast array of easy-to-find valuable resources, such as continuing education tools, career opportunities, the latest news, information about specialty academies, and so much more. The completely redesigned site features four primary areas of information (Who We Are, Education, Latest News, and Resources), with the...

07 Jan

Posted at 00:21h in Head to Tail with Steve Dale
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By Steve Dale, CABC There’s a reason why each time I speak at a veterinary conference, I inquire, “Who’s a technician or nurse here?” Hands go up, sometimes a pawful of folks to a half the room or more. And then I thank veterinary technicians for being the backbone of the profession. And if applause doesn’t naturally happen, I ask for it. It’s the reason I write for this publication. I appreciate techs and nurses, and I also believe you are generally underutilized. In effort to utilize skills of profession and to...

29 Dec

Posted at 00:52h in Leadership Blogs
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Blog Author: Ken Yagi, MS, RVT, VTS (ECC) (SAIM) NAVTA Immediate Past President As I thought about the past year, a memory from a year ago popped up on Facebook that was so very relevant. I posted regarding my next adventure as the Chief Veterinary Nursing Officer at Veterinary Emergency Group. As I read back on my thoughts going into this role, I'm happy to say that the year has been fruitful. The post from December 26, 2020, read: "Many of you may already know that I've accepted the Chief Veterinary Nursing Officer position...

22 Dec

Posted at 00:10h in Leadership Blogs
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Blog Author: Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition) NAVTA President Another year is drawing to an end; the holidays are upon us, and so are new beginnings! Over the past couple of years, veterinary health care teams have been tested like never before. The pandemic triggered so much change and stress in our personal and professional lives. Yet, veterinary technicians rose to the challenge, keeping veterinary hospitals running, adapting to curbside client service while providing excellent nursing care to patients, all while supporting one another, the others on their teams, family, and friends....

20 Dec

Posted at 09:45h in News
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Bridgewater, NJ – December 20, 2021 – The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) strongly urges employers to reserve use of the job title “Veterinary Nurse” to those who hold valid Veterinary Technician credentials from their state. “NAVTA recognizes that a growing number of employers are advertising positions for veterinary nurses,” said NAVTA President Ed Carlson, CVT, VTS (Nutrition).  “NAVTA only supports the use of the job title ‘Veterinary Nurse’ by credentialed Veterinary Technicians – those with a valid CVT, LVT, LVMT, or RVT designation.  NAVTA urges that employers...

15 Dec

Posted at 00:59h in Leadership Blogs
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Blog Author: Ryan Frazier, BS, LVT NAVTA Member at Large This past year was a hard one. I thought 2020 was tough, but it was nothing compared to 2021. I have never experienced the amount of loss I have had this past year. However, the amount of loss also came with a large amount of support within the veterinary community, from my job to groups like Not One More Vet Support Staff. Without this support, I am not sure how I would have gotten through the year. The amount of support offered...

10 Dec

Posted at 08:00h in News
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Tell us why you are a NAVTA member. All submissions become the property of NAVTA.  By submitting a testimonial, you grant exclusive and perpetual permission to NAVTA to use the testimonial, along with your name, credentials, and photo in NAVTA’s marketing and promotional efforts. [ninja_form id=4]...

08 Dec

Posted at 00:19h in Leadership Blogs
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Blog Author: Ashli Selke, RVT, CVT NAVTA President-Elect Man, what a year! I don’t know about you guys, but 2021 was definitely crazy for me, especially after experiencing severe burnout last year. I set out to make changes for myself in 2021. I started the year by accepting a job opportunity in a different state and moving my entire family. I chose a job that would ultimately fulfill what I was looking for in work/life balance, and I don’t think I will ever leave. I decided to pursue a position in academia...

16 Nov

Posted at 20:40h in Leadership Blogs
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Blog Author: Harold Davis RVT, VTS (ECC) (Anesth/Analgesia) NAVTA Treasurer As veterinary technicians in the clinical setting, we are in the position of being caregivers.  The role of caregiver can extend beyond our daily responsibilities at work.  Many of us in our personal lives may care for disabled, older, or ailing family members.  The one thing that these variations in caregiving have in common is the potential for caregiving stress or burnout.  Caregiving can impact emotional and physical health.  Caregivers may experience one or more of the following (not conclusive): Lack of...

10 Nov

Posted at 08:16h in Leadership Blogs
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Blog Author: Jamie Rauscher, RVT NAVTA Committee Member When asked to write this particular blog for NAVTA for this month, I felt as though it was meant to be. Destiny. Written in the stars, so to speak. The topic of Caring for the Caregiver really hit home for me this past year. In more ways than one. Here is my story… As some of you who know me personally are aware, my husband started to show signs of something not being right in April of last year. He felt off, just not himself. ...

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